Request for Comments of a Previously Approved Information Collection, 69173 [2013-27528]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 222 / Monday, November 18, 2013 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Williams, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–0903, Email Linda.Williams@ dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel PURSE PRINCESS is: Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘2–3 hour day sails in NY Harbor, Sightseeing.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘New York harbor, New Jersey coastal waters’’ The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2013–0125 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 388, that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 388. Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:33 Nov 15, 2013 Jkt 232001 By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: November 12, 2013. Julie P. Agarwal, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2013–27519 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. DOT–MARAD–2013–0131] Request for Comments of a Previously Approved Information Collection Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comments. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 (FR 47826, Vol. 78, No. 151). No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 18, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rodney McFadden, Office of Workforce Development, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W23–457, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–2647; or EMAIL: Rodney.McFadden@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Information to Determine Seamen’s Reemployment Rights— National Emergency. OMB Control Number: 2133–0526. Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection. Abstract: This collection is needed in order to implement provisions of the Maritime Security Act of 1996. These provisions grant re-employment rights and other benefits to certain merchant seamen serving aboard vessels used by the United States during times of national emergencies. The Maritime Security Act of 1996 establishes the procedures for obtaining the necessary Maritime Administration certification for re-employment rights and other benefits. Affected Public: U.S. merchant seamen who have completed designated national service during a time of maritime mobilization need and are SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69173 seeking re-employment with a prior employer. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Number of Responses: 10. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10. Frequency of Collection: Annually. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1:93. Dated: November 12, 2013. Julie P. Agarwal, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2013–27528 Filed 11–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Innovative Technology Administration University Transportation Centers Program Research and Innovative Technology Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability. AGENCY: The United States Department of Transportation is publishing this notice to give eligible nonprofit institutions of higher education located in Federal Regions 3 and 10 advance notice that they will have an opportunity to submit applications for a grant as a Regional Center in the University Transportation Centers (UTCs) program. Funds for this grant program are authorized beginning on October 1, 2012. In the near future, the Department, via the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), will release a grant solicitation through Grants.gov and on the UTC Program’s Web site, https://utc.dot.gov, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. DOT-MARAD-2013-0131]


Request for Comments of a Previously Approved Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information 
Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below is being forwarded to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comments. A 
Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting 
comments on the following information collection was published on 
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 (FR 47826, Vol. 78, No. 151). No comments were 
received.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 18, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rodney McFadden, Office of Workforce 
Development, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W23-
457, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202-366-2647; or EMAIL: 
Rodney.McFadden@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Information to Determine Seamen's Reemployment Rights--
National Emergency.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0526.
    Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information 
Collection.
    Abstract: This collection is needed in order to implement 
provisions of the Maritime Security Act of 1996. These provisions grant 
re-employment rights and other benefits to certain merchant seamen 
serving aboard vessels used by the United States during times of 
national emergencies. The Maritime Security Act of 1996 establishes the 
procedures for obtaining the necessary Maritime Administration 
certification for re-employment rights and other benefits.
    Affected Public: U.S. merchant seamen who have completed designated 
national service during a time of maritime mobilization need and are 
seeking re-employment with a prior employer.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 10.
    Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10.
    Frequency of Collection: Annually.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, including 
suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of the Secretary of 
Transportation, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1:93.

     Dated: November 12, 2013.
Julie P. Agarwal,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2013-27528 Filed 11-15-13; 8:45 am]
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